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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord,
plug, or base in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recom-
mended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause
a risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces, including the stove.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce
the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender.
A rubber spatula may be used but must be used only when
blender is not running.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
11. Blades are sharp; handle carefully–especially when assembling,
disassembling or cleaning inside blender jar.
12. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
13. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blades.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly
blades on base without jar properly attached.
15. Always operate blender with lid in place.
16. When using the strainer, do not exceed the maximum amount
of fruit, which could cause the blender to fail or result in
permanent damage to the blender.
17. When blending hot liquids, remove centerpiece of two-piece
lid. Hot liquids may push lid off jar during blending. To prevent
possible burns: Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup
(750-ml) level. With the protection of an oven mitt or thick
towel, place one hand on top of lid. Keep exposed skin away
from lid. Start blending at lowest speed.
18. Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
19. To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF (
plug from wall outlet.
20. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
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